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Brown v. Board of Education

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The Brown v. Board of Education decision is a watershed moment in the struggle for racial equality in America. The Court's decision played a key role in creating a more integrated society, where people of all races and ethnic backgrounds could live, work, study, and play together. Write a two-page essay that:
  • Describes the diversity in their school, church or neighborhood,
  • Explains how, despite that diversity, the community manages to thrive, and
  • Discusses both the benefits and challenges of a diverse population.